Explore Virginia's spectacular ecosystems in the only place where museum, zoo, aquarium, garden, and planetarium combine into one unforgettable adventure for all ages. Journey from indoor touch pools and a 32,000-gallon aquarium to a real cypress swamp with live alligators, then venture outside to our ¾-mile boardwalk trail featuring playful river otters, endangered red wolves, and 16 lifelike dinosaurs. Experience hands-on learning at our Wild Care Center, Conservation Command Center with seahorse nursery, interactive dig pits, and butterfly gardens, while discovering sustainable living at our Conservation Garden and Green House. Cap off your visit with a cosmic journey at the Abbitt Planetarium, where full-dome shows reveal how we're all connected in one big ecosystem—all proudly accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and certified as a Virginia Green attraction.

Come experience the best of Norfolk, Virginia with a combo attraction pass to admission to Norfolk's top attractions! Through these specially-issued passes, you gain admission to the Battleship Wisconsin, Nauticus, and the Virginia Zoo. Explore Norfolk's Battleship Wisconsin, the world’s largest and last battleship. Uncover the power of the sea and marvel at maritime science and history at the Nauticus. Step inside the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and discover the history of the United States Navy in Coastal Virginia. Go wild at the Virginia Zoo and see tigers, lions, and bears exploring and learning about different habitats and the way animals live in the wild. Don’t miss out on great discounts for harbor cruises, food tours, shopping, attractions and much more! Admissions tickets do not have to be used within the same visit day. Tickets are valid until December 31, 2026.